NFL says Eagles were guarded with Hurts clearance

Ruling follows Week 5 blood-clot clearance

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 3h1 min read

From New York...NFL: Eagles' approach to Hurts was 'appropriately guarded.' https://t.co/WlewLhcAkC Via @JFowlerESPN on X

What happened: League officials addressed the matter at meetings in New York. The case centers on Hurts' Week 5 clearance after a superficial blood clot.

Why it matters: The statement follows the NFLPA push for a full investigation into Hurts' care. League backing eases scrutiny on Philadelphia's medical process during the 2026 regular season.

What to watch: Next is whether the NFLPA advances its request and whether Philadelphia issues another medical update before kickoff.

Sources

@JFowlerESPN 2026-10-21T13:19:10.406238+00:00

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